Karate Club Shotokan De Sainte-Foy is a traditional Japanese karate club located in Qubec City, with over 50 years of history. The club is made up of dedicated karatekas who are committed to their art, training in a high-quality environment that promotes excellence and personal growth. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, all levels are welcome to join the club and participate in training sessions.
Each training session at Karate Club Shotokan De Sainte-Foy follows a structured sequence, starting and ending with traditional meditation and salutation. Members have access to regular training sessions as well as advanced workshops in the fall and spring, a summer camp, special classes on flexibility and self-defence, and the opportunity to compete in provincial, national, and international competitions. The club is part of a network of 17 dojos across Qubec.
One unique offering at Karate Club Shotokan De Sainte-Foy is a parent-child karate class, designed as an introduction to the Shotokan style for children aged 7 and above. In this class, children and their parents can learn basic techniques of punches and kicks, as well as the first Kata (Heian Shodan) which introduces combat against multiple opponents. The classes are 55 minutes long, with each child required to be accompanied by an adult.
Membership costs vary depending on the level of training and frequency of classes, with options for both adults and children available. The club offers a free two-week trial period for new members to experience the training environment before committing to a membership. The club is located at the Centre Sportif du Cgep de Sainte-Foy, with contact information for the Chief Instructor Gilles Priard provided for inquiries and registration. Join Karate Club Shotokan De Sainte-Foy and become part of a community dedicated to the practice and promotion of traditional Japanese karate.